Winning blow: pawn to g4 (g2)
c9-09551Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
20. g4 d5 21. Qg1 d4 22. Qg2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- queen to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to g2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead d5, then Qg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #376.
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